I don't get it....

Being in tech support, I have seen a myriad of computer problems over the last 2-3 years. Most of the computer problems that we get are from Windows-based PCs. Over the course of the past couple of weeks, I have been pro-active with a couple of windows machines at work. Keep in mind that these machines have paid administrators who are supposed to make these machines secure.

In running Anti-Adware scans, I found between 30-70 critical objects per day as a result of normal web surfing. In running Anti-Spyware scans I found 5-10 objects per day as a result of normal use. I never found anything on Norton Antivirus because those scans are run by servers every night.

Let's assume that these machines are the best-case scenario. After all, they are fully patched, firewalled and scanned every day and night. What fate does that hold for the average home Windows PC that has a permanent internet connection?

It's so scary, I don't even want to think about it. I really don't understand how people live with this crap.

www.apple.com/switch

An ode to Women

I have recently realized that without women, men would slowly die off. I had dinner with my friend and her roommates tonight, and just from their cooking style, and attention to detail I started to think about my own abilities to take care of myself this summer. My dinners consisted of whatever could be microwave or cooked on a countertop grill. My breakfasts were pure cereal, and lunches were always eaten out. I need to be taken care of.....

New "For Dummies" Book!

Wonderful news!!

Freemasons for Dummies is going to be released in the middle of September!!

This should prove to be a very interesting....very TRUE book.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764597965/qid=1124626764/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-7973942-3784945?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

BTW, I have enabled a security measure for posting thanks to comment-spam.

Things I have learned this summer

Summer is starting to come to a close, so I thought I would reflect on some of the things I have learned through different experiences.

1. Helping others to attain greatness is better than trying to be great on your own. I learned this through DeMolay. Two of my friends received some very good awards at Conclave this year. One received Mason of the Year for the state of Indiana for his tireless efforts in helping out other people. The other friend was elected State Master Councilor (like state-wide president) of Indiana DeMolay. In both cases, I didn't get any public recognition....and I didn't perform any huge task. I simply supported them both in any way I could.

2. A job is not worth stressing over, but a career is. Often times at my tech support job, I tend to feel over-managed and it frustrates me. Of course I don't say anything about it because I simply don't want to give up the $$ that it brings in. There have been a dozen times where I have been on the verge of quitting because I was so angry. Thanks to my dad, I realize that that job is not worth getting worked up over. They don't pay me to get worked up, so why bother. From now on, I am going to try and only stress about stuff that matters, not annoying bosses.

3. It's OK just to be me. I don't have to put on an act, I don't have to try and impress people, I don't have to be confident all the time. What a relief!

4. I absolutely totally love my job as an Apple Campus Rep. From the customers and business partners to the people inside Apple that I work with, I am having the time of my life. On top of all that, sales are increasing, so I am successful as far as the job description goes. Is it bad to think about grad school just so I can continue a student job? Seriously, I like it THAT much.